Feeling the influence of divine love to increase, I believed it right to kneel down, and in Brokenness of spirit I expressed what had opened on my mind, which afforded me peace; and I hope good to others was imparted, although I may say through the unworthiest of instruments.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley
The family knew this, and so did Jane, although she had an annoying way of looking hurt, a gentle heart-Brokenness of speech that made the family, under the pretence of getting a match, go out into the hall and swear softly under its breath.
"Love Stories"
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Unlike the one of the King of Babylon it brought her in Brokenness of spirit to the feet of her Saviour; and he who said, "A new heart will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you," was faithful to his promise.
"Divers Women"
Pansy and Mrs. C.M. Livingston